thoughts by ron mcelfresh
I love you, SparklyAnne. What a lovely, honest, true, and delightful friend you have come to be over the years. Yes, we have had tumultuous times and trials and tribulations galore. Yet, with Jehovah’s help, ... Continue Reading
My life has ended but I left two wills. The first Last Will And Testament goes to my wife, Vernelle. She receives everything I own; all my worldly possessions. The second will is public and pertains to my wishes and ... Continue Reading
What do you regret about your life? That question can be viewed merely in general terms but also as specifics. In general, I do not regret my life. I have lived a life that spans nine decades. I have viewed the lives of ... Continue Reading
What if there is no afterlife? No resurrection. No trip to heaven. No life everlasting on earth. The apostle Paul seemed to give that scenario some consideration. 1st Corinthians chapter 15, 16-19: 16 For if the ... Continue Reading
There was a time when I worked the evening shift and got off work at midnight. The drive home was simple. Half a dozen stop lights through the downtown area, then the highway toward home. The downtown stop lights were ... Continue Reading
What happens when you get a driver’s license? You get to drive, right? There’s more to it than just the privilege to drive, of course. A driver’s license also comes with consequences. For example, if you drive too ... Continue Reading
Life on planet earth has changed thanks to the dangerous pandemic that has invaded many nations and killed millions of people. Simply put, COVID is a highly contagious and very dangerous virus; far worse than a ... Continue Reading
Aliens from outer space abduct humans to perform various experiments. I read it on the internet. It must be true. They can’t put such information on the internet unless it is true. What do you need to know about alien ... Continue Reading
Everyone who writes has a voice. Experienced writers may have multiple voices. What? How is that possible? Voice: In literature, the voice expresses the narrator or author’s emotions, attitude, tone and point of ... Continue Reading
There are times when an idea pops into my head that does not come with a single word description or even a phrase that explains my thought. So, I just make up something that seems to fit. Contrarian ... Continue Reading
We live in an interesting age. The Information Age. Thanks to the internet we also have The Misinformation Age. Hiding in the shadows of both is an ongoing attack on personal privacy. When you’re online, somebody is ... Continue Reading
What is more important? Keeping busy? Or, getting something done? In an odd way, both are intertwined, yet quite different. How so? One can stay busy with activities but not accomplish anything. Through too many ... Continue Reading